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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1926

Page

6

All American Football Selections Stir Debate Across Teams

Henry L. Farrell notes the push to pick an All American with positions tight and many standout players from Notre Dame Army and others. He cites centers ends guards and backs as likely nominees along with stars from Michigan Ohio State and Princeton, among others.

iBy Henry L. Farrell York Notre Dame Army Knute Rockne Boeringer Born Babe Connaughton Georgetown Woedisch Maxwell Broda Brown Flora and Oosterbaan Michigan Marquette Butler Pennsylvania Daly Karow Ohio State Madden Columbia Slagle Princeton Murrell Hamilton Navy Mischel Kelly Montana Kaer Southern California Stevens Maryland Joesting Minnesota Gustafson Northwestern Wilson LaFayette Nydahl Lane Dartmouth

Middleport Wins Big Over Velene Ord Team

Middleport Independent football team defeated Velene Ord 33 to 0 at Gallipolis. George sustained a slight injury during the game.

Middleport Velene Ord Gallipolis Dleport George

Paddock and Locke Set World Marks At AAU Meet

Charley Paddock of California and Roland Locke of Nebraska were named world record holders for the 100 and 220 yard dashes by the Amateur Athletic Union. Paddock ran 9 2/5 seconds and Locke 20 2/5 seconds, with seven pole vault records held for review. The 1927 outdoor seniors and juniors track championships were awarded to New Orleans for July 1 to 4.

Charley Paddock California Roland Locke Nebraska Amateur Athletic Union Paddock Locke Dan Kelley Howard Drew Cyril Coaffee Charley Hoff Hoff New Orleans

Captain Wise Final BA A Contest at Ohio U

Ohio university football, hampered by rain and waterlogged practice, prepares for the season finale against Wittenberg. Captain Armstrong of Wittenberg and Captain Wise of Ohio both near final collegiate games, with Armstrong facing a potential return to action and a noted clash with Gravy.

Ohio University Wittenberg Peden Miami Red” Armstrong McFadden Lutheran Athens Armstrong Ohio Ohio Wesleyan Captain Wise Bobcats Red Wigtenberg

Northwestern Wildcats Prepare for Iowa as Title Hopes Rise

Northwestern coach Thist thwaite leads an undefeated Wildcats in Illinois practice ahead of a key weekend clash with Iowa. A Northwestern win could secure a conference title if Minnesota defeats Michigan, boosting their claim to the crown.

Wildcats Evanston Northwestern Michigan Iowa Minnesota

Honeyboy Finnegan Declared Feath erweight Champion in Boston

Rochester fighter Dick Finnegan known as Honeyboy won the world featherweight title after defeating Chick Sages in a 10 round bout at the Boston arena. A golden belt was awarded to the New Bedford area contender.

Honeyboy Boston U.pr Honeyboy) Finnegan Rochester Lmblem Boston Arena Deletsion Ichick Sages New Bedford Negro

These Gopher Stars May Upset Yost's Title Hopes

The Minnesota Gophers hope to challenge Michigan in a Big Ten race as they host a strong Michigan squad. Stars Joesting Nydahl Almquist Peplow and Barnhart headline a speedy backfield that could trouble Michigan despite Northwestern and Iowa remaining on the schedule.

Yost Iowa Wolverines Minnesota Spears Joesting Nydahl Almquist Peplaw Middle West Gophers Barnhart Michigan Northwestern

Ehmke backs new Athletics manager for 1927 pennant

Philadelphia pitcher Howard Ehmke predicts a revamped Athletics team will win the 1927 pennant. He cites batting shifts, Connie Mack may move first base, and improved outfield hitting as key factors after a troubled 1926 season with Boston.

New York Howard Ehmke Philadelphia Athletics Ehmke Athletics Connie Mack Cochrane Connie Boston Red Sox Boston Lee Foh Red Sox

Ohio State Chosen to Fill Harvard on Princeton Schedule

Columbus reports that Ohio State will replace Harvard on Princeton University's football schedule starting next season. The Scarlet and Gray will play at Princeton next November after the athletic board approved the move following Princeton Harvard relations break.

Columbus Ohio State Harvard Princeton University Scarlet and Gray Princeton Princeton Athletic Board

Logan to Clash with Nelsonville on Thanksgiving Day

Strenuous prep marks week of practice as Logan and Nelsonville prepare for the Turkey Day game. Coaches Meyer and C Gee praise improved shooting shown against Jackson and aim to fix faults before the finale. A keen rivalry and large fan groups loom as opening whistle nears.

Logan Eek Nelsonvilly High Meyer C Gee Jackson Nelsonville Loman

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